Israel-Gaza war This article is more than 2 months oldFamily of Shani Louk, woman Hamas took to Gaza, confirm she was killedThis article is more than 2 months oldYoung Israeli-German woman was initially believed to have been kidnapped alive in attack on Supernova music festival Israel and Hamas at war – live updates A young Israeli-German woman whose fate became indelibly associated around the globe with the Hamas massacre and mass kidnapping rampage of 7 October was killed during the attack, her family has said.

SyriaIsraeli airstrike in Damascus kills high-ranking Iranian general, says IranOfficials vow revenge after Sayyed Razi Mousavi, top member of Revolutionary Guards, reportedly killed An Israeli airstrike in a Damascus neighbourhood on Monday killed a high-ranking Iranian general, Iranian state media has said. Iranian officials and allied militant groups in the region vowed revenge for the killing but did not immediately launch any retaliatory strike. The killing of Sayyed Razi Mousavi, a longtime adviser of the Iranian paramilitary Revolutionary Guards in Syria, comes amid ongoing fears of the Israel-Hamas war sparking a regional spillover.

Taiwan This article is more than 1 month oldTaiwan president says China has too many problems to invadeThis article is more than 1 month oldTsai Ing-wen says economic, financial and political challenges overwhelm Xi Jinping’s government, with international pressure also a deterrent Taiwan’s president has said China is unlikely to attempt an invasion any time soon because it is “overwhelmed” by domestic problems. Tsai Ing-wen made the remarks in an interview at the New York Times Dealbook Summit.

BoeingUS aviation agency launches formal inquiry into Boeing’s 737 Max 9Move comes after cabin panel blew off mid-flight and two airlines found loose parts on multiple aircraft of the same model Boeing is facing a formal investigation into whether it made sure 737 Max 9 planes were “in a condition for safe operation” after a cabin panel blew off during an Alaska Airlines flight. “This incident should have never happened, and it cannot happen again,” the Federal Aviation Administration said, announcing an investigation into whether the planemaker “failed to ensure” the jets complied with safety regulations.

Self-portrait with Bandaged Ear by Vincent van Gogh. The artist sent his ear to a young woman named Gabrielle Berlatier, says a new book. Photograph: Peter Barritt/Getty Images/SuperStock RMSelf-portrait with Bandaged Ear by Vincent van Gogh. The artist sent his ear to a young woman named Gabrielle Berlatier, says a new book. Photograph: Peter Barritt/Getty Images/SuperStock RMVincent van Gogh This article is more than 7 years oldWoman who received Van Gogh's ear named 130 years after artist cut it offThis article is more than 7 years oldGabrielle Berlatier, a farmer’s daughter, was given Vincent Van Gogh’s ear when she was working as a maid at a brothel